Osaka University ranked 3rd in Japan, 88th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 77 research topics. Osaka University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 275,474 academic publications and 7,059,567 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 74 notable alumni.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Japan and 20th in the World with 194,615 publications made and 5,630,550 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Biology in Japan and 34th in the World with 169,708 publications made and 5,354,836 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Immunology, Paleontology.
Osaka University ranked 4th for Physics in Japan and 26th in the World with 168,195 publications made and 3,564,122 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nanotechnology.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Japan and 29th in the World with 165,446 publications made and 3,531,334 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Osaka University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Japan and 67th in the World with 109,421 publications made and 3,518,983 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Japan and 93rd in the World with 86,895 publications made and 1,959,804 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Osaka University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Japan and 111th in the World with 78,907 publications made and 1,805,409 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Japan and 297th in the World with 51,297 publications made and 1,024,043 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Japan and 149th in the World with 43,001 publications made and 1,074,427 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Japan and 184th in the World with 31,343 publications made and 575,297 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Business in Japan and 240th in the World with 19,579 publications made and 281,990 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Operations Research.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Japan and 176th in the World with 11,561 publications made and 191,885 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, Literature, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Osaka University ranked 3rd for Economics in Japan and 320th in the World with 10,542 publications made and 181,006 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
